Your resume is one of the most important documents you will ever create. How effective it is (or isn’t) can determine your whole career path. It is essentially a snapshot of your experience, skills, and accomplishments that employers use to determine whether or not you are a good fit for the job. And when I …
It happens even to the best employees. Your manager asks to speak with you, and a Human Resources staff member is in there as well. They use those dreaded words, “we have decided to let you go.” It certainly isn’t as dramatic as “You’re Fired” with a frosty glare as seen in on the TV …
Wouldn’t it be great if we could conduct background checks on our employers? We can, of course, do this to a certain extent. We can Google the companies we’re applying to and find out more about the executives at those companies. In some ways, your job search is largely about vetting your employers and deciding …
Everywhere you look, there’s another “help wanted” or “now hiring” sign. The current economic trend known as the ‘Great Resignation’ has led to a significant shift in our workforce. Because many people are leaving their jobs searching for something better, there are more job openings than people looking for work. This imbalance should benefit job …
Congratulations, you have been selected to be interviewed! You are now one step closer to getting a job offer. You want to be well-prepared for your job interview because this is your chance to show the employer that you are an ideal candidate for the position. Your look, attitude, and responses to questions are critical …
No matter what stage in your career you are at, job fairs can help you get hired faster and move forward on your career path. Attending a virtual job fair can make the process even easier. You have the opportunity to meet recruiters, share your resume with a large number of employers that are looking …
The pandemic and improvements in technology have moved many things online over the past few years, including job interviews. The need for social distancing, coupled with the spike in remote work, means that it’s more important than ever to hone your video interview skills. Below are some essential video interview tips to help ensure you …
When it comes to job hunting, I was shocked to learn that most recruiters and hiring managers only give your resume a 6-second glance before they decide to accept or reject your application. Yes, only 6 seconds. 6 seconds is not a long time by any means. It’s probably taken you about 6 seconds to …
When you are interviewing for a job, you expect to sit down with an interviewer and provide answers to their questions. But in today’s corporate world, your interviewer may make a much different request. Rather than simply rely on the answers you give, the company that is considering hiring you may want you to do some …
I’ll say it: Most candidates shoot themselves in the foot by making easy mistakes every time they walk into an interview. Throughout my career, I’ve seen it all. Within the first 5 minutes of an interview, I already have a pretty good idea of the outcome. From the clothes they wear to how they answer pointed interview …